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You Must Be Joking!

"The "skelm" camera at its' funniest"

January 1, 1986 1h 36m 4.9/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1986. You Must Be Joking! is a comedy film. directed by Elmo De Witt.

Starring Leon Schuster, Kallie Knoetze, and Mike Schutte

Synopsis

In a series of short skits, Leon Schuster uses candid camera and several disguises to stitch up the general public of South Africa. Such sketches include: The watermelon pulse test, where Leon shows that a watermelon is only ripe when it does not have a heartbeat, much to the confusion of the seller. Cooking on the bonnet of a car, while upsetting the traffic police. Supposedly killing a cow in a butcher's shop.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1986 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 4.9/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country South Africa Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is You Must Be Joking! about?

In a series of short skits, Leon Schuster uses candid camera and several disguises to stitch up the general public of South Africa. Such sketches include: The watermelon pulse test, where Leon show...

Who directed You Must Be Joking!?

You Must Be Joking! was directed by Elmo De Witt.

How long is You Must Be Joking!?

You Must Be Joking! has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was You Must Be Joking! released?

You Must Be Joking! was released on January 1, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in You Must Be Joking!?

The main cast of You Must Be Joking! includes Leon Schuster, Kallie Knoetze, Mike Schutte, Janine Pretorius, David Blood.